Shawn Crahan
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 24, 1969 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA
- Active Years
- 1999–2024 (26 Years)
- Total Credits
- 65 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Shawn Crahan (Acting).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
Constraints: 90-130 words. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no bullets, no preamble. Use only provided facts.
Sources provided: TMDB, Wikipedia redirect, IMDb, Famegraph, Mabumbe.
Name: Michael Shawn Crahan (also known as Shawn Crahan, M. Shawn Crahan, Clown, Kong).
Birth Date: September 24, 1969.
Birth Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
Profession: American musician, actor, filmmaker, and visual artist.
Band: Co-founder and percussionist for Slipknot (heavy metal or alternative metal band).
Slipknot details: Designated #6; helped form the band in 1995 alongside bassist Paul Gray and drummer Joey Jordison; he is the only remaining original member.
Side project: To My Surprise.
Soundtrack credit: Resident Evil.
Family: Wife named Chantel; four children: Alex, Gage, Gabrielle, and Simon.
Michael Shawn Crahan, born September 24, 1969, in Des Moines, Iowa, is an American musician, actor, filmmaker, and visual artist. He is widely known by his stage persona, Clown. Crahan is the co-founder and a percussionist for the heavy metal band Slipknot, where he is designated as number 6. He helped form the group in 1995 alongside drummer Joey Jordison and bassist Paul Gray, and he is the only remaining original member of the band. His professional credits include work on the Resident Evil soundtrack and a side project called To My Surprise. Crahan is married to Chantel and has four children named Alex, Gage, Gabrielle, and Simon.
"Michael Shawn Crahan, born September 24, 1969, in Des Moines, Iowa, is an American musician, actor, filmmaker, and visual artist. He is widely known by his stage persona, Clown. Crahan is the co-founder and a percussionist for the heavy metal band Slipknot, where he is designated as number 6. He
Career overview
Topic: Career overview of Shawn Crahan (focusing on Acting/Music/General career based on sources).
Constraints: 180-260 words, 2-3 short paragraphs, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON.
Source Material: Provided TMDB, Wikipedia, IMDb, Famegraph, and Mabumbe snippets.
Strict Rule: Use only verifiable facts from the sources. No inventions.
Name: Michael Shawn Crahan (also known as Shawn Crahan, M. Shawn Crahan, Clown, Kong).
Birthdate: September 24, 1969.
Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
Profession: American musician, actor, filmmaker, and visual artist.
Slipknot: Co-founder, percussionist, designated #6. Formed in 1995 with bassist Paul Gray and drummer Joey Jordison. He is the only remaining original member of the band (described as heavy metal or alternative metal).
Other musical projects: Side project called To My Surprise.
Acting/Soundtrack: Known for acting. Soundtrack credit for Resident Evil.
Family (if relevant to career/bio): Wife Chantel, children Alex, Gage, Gabrielle, and Simon.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Slipknot.
Michael Shawn Crahan, born September 24, 1969, in Des Moines, Iowa, is an American musician, actor, filmmaker, and visual artist. He is widely recognized by his stage persona, Clown. Crahan is a co-founder and percussionist for the heavy metal band Slipknot, where he is designated as number 6. He helped form the band in 1995 alongside drummer Joey Jordison and bassist Paul Gray. Crahan is the only remaining original member of the alternative metal group.
Paragraph 2: Other work/Acting.
In addition to his work with Slipknot, Crahan has been involved in other musical endeavors, including a side project called To My Surprise. His professional credits include acting and work on the Resident Evil soundtrack. He is also known by the name Kong.
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"Michael Shawn Crahan, born September 24, 1969, in Des Moines, Iowa, is an American musician, actor, filmmaker, and visual artist. He is widely recognized by his stage persona, Clown. Crahan is a co-founder and percussionist for the heavy metal band Slipknot, where he is designated as number 6. He helped form the band in 1995 alongside drummer Joey Jordison and bassist Paul Gray. Crahan is the only remaining original member of the alternative metal group.
In addition to his work with Slipknot, Crahan has been involved in other musical endeavors, including a side project called To My Surprise. His professional credits include acting and work on the Resident Evil soundtrack. He is also known by the name Kong."
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Include more details from the sources.
Mention "Michael Shawn Crahan" and "Shawn Crahan" and "Clown" and "Kong".
Mention the specific band types (heavy metal / alternative metal).
Mention the specific founding members (Paul Gray, Joey Jordison).
Mention the specific designation (#6).
Mention the specific acting/soundtrack credit (Resident Evil).
Mention the side project (To My Surprise).
Mention his roles (musician, actor, filmmaker, visual artist).
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Michael Shawn Crahan, born September 24, 1969, in Des
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
65 titles- Hot Ones Versus (2024) as Self
- Slipknot Live - Wacken Open Air 2022 (2022) as Himself
- Slipknot - Knotfest Los Angeles (2021) as Himself
- Slipknot Unmasked: All Out Life (2020) as Himself
- Slipknot - Live at Resurrection Fest EG 2019 (2020)
- Slipknot : Rock Am Ring 2019 (2019) as Shawn Crahan
- Slipknot: Live At Download 2009 (2019) as Self
- Slipknot - Live at Download (2019) as Percussion/Backing Vocals
- Slipknot - Live at Graspop Metal Meeting 2019 (2019)
- Slipknot - Day of the Gusano (2017) as Percussion, Backing Vocals
- Slipknot - Day of the Gusano (2017) Director
- Officer Downe (2016) as Lion
- Officer Downe (2016) Director
- Slipknot: Rock On The Range Festival 2015 (2015) as Percussion
- Slipknot - Hellbound (2015) as Self
- Rammstein in Amerika (2015) as Self
- Slipknot: Rock Am Ring 2015 (2015)
- MARILYN MANSON: Rock On The Range Festival 2015 (2015)
- Slipknot - Live at DTE Energy Music Theatre 2015 (2015)
- Slipknot - Live at KnotFest 2014 (Day 1) (2014)
- Slipknot - Live at KnotFest 2014 (Day 2) (2014)
- Slipknot: Monsters of Rock 2013 (2013) as Percussion
- The Devil's Carnival (2012) as The Tamer
- Slipknot - Live at Knotfest Minneapolis 2012 (2012)
- Slipknot: Goat (2011) as Himself
- Slipknot: Goat (2011) Director
- Slipknot: Sonisphere 2011 (2011)
- Slipknot: Audible Visions of (Sic)ness (2010) as Percussion/Backing Vocals
- Slipknot: (sic)nesses (2010) as Percussion/Backing Vocals
- Slipknot: (sic)nesses (2010) Director
- Slipknot: Rock Am Ring 2009 (2009)
- of the (sic): Your Nightmares, Our Dreams (2009) as Himself
- of the (sic): Your Nightmares, Our Dreams (2009) Director
- Slipknot Live - Eurockéennes de Belfort 2009 (2009)
- Slipknot: Live at Roskilde Festival (2009)
- nine: The Making of All Hope Is Gone (2008) as Himself
- nine: The Making of All Hope Is Gone (2008) Director
- Slipknot: MTV World Stage (2008)
- Voliminal: Inside the Nine (2006) as Himself
- Voliminal: Inside the Nine (2006) Director
- Voliminal: Inside the Nine (2006) Editor
- Voliminal: Inside the Nine (2006) Producer
- Voliminal: Inside the Nine (2006) Director of Photography
- Slipknot: Big Day Out 2005 (2005)
- Up to Our Necks (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- Slipknot - Live at London Astoria 2004 (2004)
- Slipknot - Live at Eurockéennes de Belfort 2004 (2004)
- Roadrunner Roadrage (2003)
- Rollerball (2002) as Slipknot Band Member
- Slipknot: Disasterpieces (2002) as Self
- Behind the Mask: The Unauthorized DVD (2002) as Self
- Slipknot - Live at Ozzfest 2001 (2001)
- Slipknot: Call of the Wyld (2001) as Beats
- Slipknot - Live at Alpine Valley Music Theatre 2001 (2001)
- Slipknot - Live at SUMMER SONIC 2001 (2001)
- Slipknot - Live At Dynamo Open Air 2000 (2000)
- Slipknot - Live at Lazer 103.3's Y2Kaos 2000 (2000)
- Slipknot - Live at La Crosse Center 2000 (2000)
- Slipknot - Live at Civic Auditorium 2000 (2000)
- Slipknot - Live at 93x Clambake 2000 (2000)
- Slipknot - Live at Float-Rite Park Amphitheatre 2000 (2000)
- Slipknot: Welcome to our Neighborhood (1999) as Himself
- Slipknot - Live at Hairy Mary's 1999 (1999)
- Slipknot - Live at Ankeny Airfield 1999 (1999)
- Slipknot - Live at The Quest 1999 (1999)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shawn Crahan best known for?
Shawn Crahan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hot Ones Versus (2024), Officer Downe (2016), Officer Downe (2016), Legion (2017).
When and where was Shawn Crahan born?
Shawn Crahan was born on September 24, 1969 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
How many credits does Shawn Crahan have?
Shawn Crahan has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2024.
What is Shawn Crahan's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Shawn Crahan (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no bullets, no preamble. Use only provided facts. Sources provided: TMDB, Wikipedia redirect, IMDb, Famegraph, Mabumbe. Name: Michael Shawn Crahan (also known as Shawn Crahan, M. Shawn ...
Shawn Crahan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hot Ones Versus (2024) as Self — aged about 54
- Officer Downe (2016) as Lion — aged about 46
- Rollerball (2002) as Slipknot Band Member — aged about 32
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